Aug
04

Game 112: Hot hot hot

By Mike Axisa

The weatherman says it feels like 103° in Arlington, which by my estimation is really freakin’ hot. Luckily for the players it’s supposed to cool down to 99° by game time. That’s why God made air conditioning.

The Rangers are flying under the radar as one of baseball’s hottest teams (no pun intended), having gone 47-36 since May 1st, good for a .566 winning percentage. The messed-up part is that they’ve gone from 6.5 GB in the division to 11.5 GB because the Angels are just that damn good. It’s the same story, different year with them: They have scored the most runs in baseball by a significant amount. Yet they’ve also allowed the most runs in baseball, again by a significant amount. Luckily Milton Bradley (aka the man with highest OPS in the AL) has been bothered by a quad injury of late. So he may not be his usual self this series.

They love them some Alex Rodriguez in Texas; he should feel right at home with all the boos.

1. Damon, DH
2. Jeter, SS
3. Abreu, RF
4. A-Rod, 3B
5. Giambi, 1B – sans ’stache
6. X(BH) Nady, LF
7. Cano, 2B
8. Pudge, C
9. J-Christ, CF

And on the mound, Joba “lower ERA as a starter than as a reliever despite three times as many IP” Chamberlain.

Notes: Melky is “hitting” .229-.278-.287 over his last 76 games, giving him the 4th worst OBP & the worstest SLG in the game over that time … That’s right, I said the worstest … Let’s stop beating around the bush and just say it: Melky Cabrera is the worst every day player in Major League Baseball … On the bright side, X. Nady shared AL Player of the Week honors, he’s been the anti-Melky since the trade …

Posted on Monday, August 4th, 2008 at 7:15 pm in Game Threads.

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563 Comments

Henry Chinaski says:

night of Christians… C Garcia making his return to the NYY Tampa Rotation tonight. … Justin can NOT be worse than Melky

 
Jake says:

Nice to see J. Christ in the line up.

;)

 
Ivan says:

Well I guess they feel they didn’t want to rush Kennedy and didn’t felt like he was ready.

Giese could be solid but I like him more as a long reliever than starter.

Next time IPK.

Jamal G. says:

Maybe they’d rather him start against a team that doesn’t boast a 3-4 combo of Tex and Vladdy. Not to mention an annoying little prick in Chone Figgins atop the lineup.

ceciguante says:

speaking of which, how great was it to see figgins kick the ball yesterday? those guys handed us the game with a bow on it for a change.

 
 
ceciguante says:

hughes threw 54 pitches the other night…anyone have an idea on when he’ll be considered for a return to the show? i’d love to see him log some starts instead of the current alternatives. despite that kennedy is already stretched out, hughes is the guy i’m excited about seeing…let’s get him up here soon!

 
 
Ivan says:

Gotta liked this article in concern with Hughes.

http://emedia.thetimes-tribune.....fault.aspx

ceciguante says:

nice, thanks ivan. sounds like, barring setbacks, phil will get 2-3 AAA starts before being considered for a callup.

 
Jake says:

Damn. I wish Phil would wear the goggles on the mound.

 
 
Newman says:

J. Christ and God on the same roster. How do we not win every game?

 
Henry Chinaski says:

thanks for post that IVAN, fuck it, that would be great if we could get the 2006 version of PHIl Franchise goin’ again

and not for for nothing Chase Wright hasn’t given up a run so far in AAA- tonight so far no runs, no hits, no walks, 3 K’s against pawtuket

 
Henry Chinaski says:

in 3 innings…

 
Jamal G. says:

Have a question for you guys. In my MLB 08: The Show franchise, I’m using the Oakland A’s. I’m going back and forth on whether I should blow up the team or try to push through and get a Wild Card spot somehow.

Mark Ellis (2B)
Kurt Suzuki (C)
Frank Thomas (DH)
Jack Cust (LF)
Matt Murton (RF)
Mike Sweeney (1B)
Eric Chavez (3B)
Bobby Crosby (SS)
Carlos Gonzalez(CF)

Outside of Justin Duchscherer and Dana Eveland, my rotation is garbage. I have a pretty nice bullpen highlighted by Huston Street.

I’m sure Street and Duchscherer are my top two trading chips, and I can fetch some nice young players for them. So should I blow up the A’s and do by best Billy Beane impersonation, or stick with the guys, make a little upgrade or two in the rotation, and have at it?

Ivan says:
 
Jake says:

Keep Gonzalez, Street, Duchscherer and Santiago Casilla, the man formerly known as Jairo Garcia.

 
Jake says:

Jamal, what’s your PSN?

 
 
Mike A. says:

Blow it up AND push for the WC, it’s freaking Playstation man! ;)

My lineup:

Giles, RF
Murton (vs LHP) & Dellucci (vs RHP), LF
Kouzmanoff, 3B
Adrian, 1B
Khalil, SS
Edmonds, CF (started my Franchise before they cut him)
Bard, C
Ryan Raburn, 2B (Iguchi’s done for the year)
Pitcher

Scott Hairston leads my team in HR, RBI, XBH, OPS, just about everything despite being a bench player and PH deluxe. Heath Bell & Kevin Cameron out of the pen are just straight nasty. Hoffman’s just okay.

 
 
Batty says:

I like Giese better as a reliever too – but I liked Rasner better than a reliever as well. Think that might get him back on track.

 
Jake says:

How far away is Phil from returning

ceciguante says:

see ivan’s link at 7:27. he’s set to throw 65-70 pitches on thursday in AAA. his last outing was 54 pitches at low-A. the word is he’s looking good right now.

Jake says:

Yea got it after.

 
 
 
Jake says:

Anyone else happy no Kay tonight?

Ivan says:

Sweet Music to my ears.

 
 
DP says:

I missed it, did they announce Giese on Friday?

Batty says:
 
 
Steve says:

URL=”http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3519111

“In other news, ESPN is reporting that the Yankees are one of several teams that are being investigated for irregularities in bonus payments to their Latin American signees. About 20 team employees over about 5-6 teams are implicated in bonus skimming, in which they illegally have taken a portion of a player’s bonus. Kelvin DeLeon is mentioned as one of the players who might have been forced to pay a kickback. This doesn’t look good for the Yankees and the other teams involved (the Red Sox have already fired their Dominican scouting supervisor), and could lead to more regulation of the virtually laissez-faire Latin American market.”

(Summary from MVN)

I thought that previous story when they fired their scouting director after Michael Inoa had legs. Bad news for the Yanks and all the other teams involved. The FBI is in on the investigation and that means this story is NOT going to go away.

This is the groundwork being laid for an international draft, and the Yanks will wind up on the bottom of that one like they are in the states.

Steve says:
 
 
Henry Chinaski says:

Chase Wright no hitting Sox Pawtuket through 4

Fabio says:

Can we wait for after the 5 inning before talking about nonos?

 
 
Henry Chinaski says:
 
Fabio says:

Also, Ajax has 3 hits already, 2 doubles. His avg is up to .296.

 
Henry Chinaski says:

going out for drinks now, leave you boys to it

 
Jake says:

Any chance of a september call up for AJax?

Chip says:

Not unless they have a place on the 40-man for him

 
Joey says:

Nope, they taking it slow with him. I’ve heard mid 2009 a few times

Jake says:

I have heard the same thing, but still. It’s nice to ponder.

Joey says:

You never know, anythings possible with the Yanks…

Jack says:

I thought they liked to keep guys like that in the clubhouse a couple of days. No playing time, just ride the bench a couple of days to get a taste. I could be wrong.

 
THE Dread Pirate Roberts says:

you never know with hacky’s ongoing saga of teh suck.

 
 
 
 
 
Joey says:

WTF is with the camera angle on “my27″ Rangers TV shit (through MLB.tv of course)?

Joey says:

okay, better now. first few pitches the camera sucked

 
 
Joey says:

Wonder if he donated the ’stache to Locks of Love

Chip says:

Don’t know if it quite met the 10 inch requirement

 
 
Samsonov KGB says:

giambi looks like a kid again

 
Chip says:

Clutch walk by A-Rod

 
Mike A. says:

Keep making Padilla work in that heat baby…

 
Ivan says:

Lets get some runs.

 
Ivan says:

Giambi got a break there with that call.

 
Newman says:

Wow, that was strike 3

Chip says:
 
 
gxpanos says:

Why does it sound like a little league game there tonight? This audio blows.

 
Batty says:

Great at bat by Giambi.

 
Joey says:

Ump got distracted by the shiny white skin on Giambi’s upper lip?

 
Mike A. says:

GREAT at-bat by Giambi.

Joey says:

Awesome, take what they give you baby!

 
 
Newman says:

Who needs the stache?

 
Ivan says:
 
Newman says:

Can the freekin Laptop Thief lend us a hand tonight please?

 
Mike A. says:

Thanks for the 1 pitch out, Ian.

 
Jake says:

Pudge came out firing!

 
Ivan says:

Why the fuck they are playing the fox beat?

 
Mike A. says:

So much for Chase Wright’s no-no. And the shutout.

 
Jamal G. says:

Alex Gordon to Clay Buchholz: “Next time when you steal some laptops, use it to get a better scouting report on me, bitch.”

Mike A. says:

Heh, hitting a homer off Clay Buchholz isn’t exactly as prestigious as winning the Dick Howser Trophy, Golden Spikes Award, Brooks Wallace Award, ABCA National Player of the Year Award, and Baseball America’s College Player of the Year Award all in the same season. Or winning BA’s Minor League Player of the Year Award the next season.

Dude’s got one hell of a mantle.

 
 
 
Manimal says:

Is Scranton playing IN Pawtucket or in Scranton because I went to a beach in Rhode Island and we passed Pawtuckett on the way there.

Mike A. says:

They’re in the grand Scraton/Wilkes-Barre metropolis.

 
LiveFromNewYork says:

You do not want to get lost in Pawtucket. It’s not so much dangerous as an old mill town that lost its shine somewhere around 1960.

 
 
LiveFromNewYork says:

Glad Girardi is playing J Christ in center. It’s only fitting.

 
Newman says:

Uncle Cliffy coughed up the lead in Tampa, ugh

 
Joey says:

Kind of a random question, but the last few day games Girardi has had on this very nice pair of sunglasses, and I’m wondering if anyone knows what brand/model they are, I’ve been looking for a new pair

 
Jamal G. says:

Oh man, these contract negotiations are going to be so nasty come the time when Derek Jeter needs a new contract. I do have faith in Cashman & Co. that they have enough balls not to be fooled by all that nostalgia and sentimental crap. However, when push comes to shove, will they really allow Jeter to walk?

Joey says:

In short: no, I don’t see it. They can’t just cold shoulder him ala Bernie, they can’t let him go anywhere else. It just comes down to $$$

 
Mike A. says:

He’s a free agent after the 2010 season, so he’s still got another 2+ years of decline in front of him before becoming a DH. He’ll hit the FA at age 36.

Jeremy says:

Jeter will retire a Yankee. That’s it.

christopher says:

that is one of the few times in baseball where you live with a declingin start so that he can break recods for your team — 3k hits and eventually maybe breaking the hits record.

next year he should be moved to 1st base – Texiera s going to ommand 20 million a year nad he is NOT a 20 million dollar player

Stephen says:

is Jeter good enough to be a first baseman? From a hitting standpoint I mean

 
 
 
 
 
Dave P. says:

what the fuck was that?

 
Ivan says:

A-Rod should look at that Ump and say do you know who the fuck I am.

Mike A. says:

Heh, you beat me too it.

 
 
mustang says:

That was fucked up, but it’s ok A-Rod will get them next time.

 
Mike A. says:

David Eckstein would have found a way to get time called on that pitch. A-Rod’s so unclutch.

mustang says:

No he not stuff like that happens in this park with that pitching A-Rod going to come alive this series.

 
 
Newman says:

Our old buddy David Delucci just hit a bomb off Garza, 4-2 Tribe top 5th

 
Jamal G. says:

David Dellucci with a two run jack, the Tribe leads the Rays 4-2.

 
Jamal G. says:

Heh, blooper reel FTW!

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

At the team shop in that stadium they sell a big framed photo of Robin Ventura getting noogies from Ryan, when Ryan put him in a headlock, and it’s signed by Ryan. Pretty hysterical.

 
Dave P. says:

Jarrod,

Second base is only 90 feet to your right.

 
Joey says:

The Salty slide: not very good

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

Doing Hank Greenberg proud. Attaboy.

 
Jamal G. says:

Buchholz having his customary meltdown inning.

 
Newman says:
 
Jamal G. says:

Good enough Cap’n.

Joey says:

Joba will take it

 
 
Ivan says:

well at lease Jeter save a run.

 
Jamal G. says:

Double fist pump by the Yanks’ battery.

Newman says:

Jamal we are really in psynch with the comments tonight, that’s 2 in the span of like 3 minutes

Newman says:
 
Jamal G. says:

Heh, I noticed. Don’t know whether to laugh or check to see if you’re on the mound in Kansas City right now. Zing!

 
Newman says:

Great AB for Senor Cano

 
 
Joey says:

Bush! Bush I tell you!

 
 
Newman says:

Uh oh – battery co-fist pump! Throw em both behind bars!

Jeremy says:

I’d like to see anyone say crap to their faces.

 
A.D. says:

That happened at the end of the PHillies game last night too

 
 
gxpanos says:

I hope Phil the Franchise is taking notes on how Joba the Other Franchise throws breaking balls for strike after strike after strike…

 
Manimal says:

Gotta love Joba, shakes his head in disgust that he was even in that situation to begin with.

 
Samsonov KGB says:

ken singlton always loves mentioning that he had the hardest hit ball in one of nolan ryans no-hitters

 
Ivan says:

Whats up with Buchholz?

 
Ivan says:
 
A.D. says:

No stache, no problem

 
Manimal says:

Good Riddens Mr Mustache.

 
Samsonov KGB says:

here comes the ’stache part deux

 
gxpanos says:

Fuck the ’stache!

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

Hipster Yankee fans all over Williamsburg just shaved their ’staches.

 
Jamal G. says:

Evan Longoria or Alex Gordon, take your pick.

I’ll take Longoria, but I think for some reason people are down on Gordon.

Mike A. says:

Longoria, rather easily. Even assuming Gordon becomes the player he’s capable of becoming, Longoria will be better.

 
Jamal G. says:

You know, this seems to easy. I have a better one, Andy LaRoche or Ian Stewart?

I’ll take LaRoche.

Mike A. says:

LaRoche. That one’s still kind easy (not a Stewart fan).

 
Ivan says:

probably Laroche.

 
 
Joey says:
 
Ivan says:

Gotta Go with Longoria here. Although Gordon could be a breakout canidate next season.

 
 
BigBlueAL says:

‘Stache this!!!!

 
Ben K. says:

That’s the power of the stache-less.

 
Jake K. says:

Giambi needs to change his facial hair on a weekly basis.

 
Scott says:

I’m going to go shave mine right now

 
Joey says:

Just thought of this, don’t know why. But lets pretend Andy and Moose and both coming back, everyone is healthy. Who gets opening day start at TNYS? The Wanger, Joba, Andy, Moose? (And lets pretend we don’t have CC or any other FAs)

Scott says:

Kind of a stupid question, because we see how useless being an opening day starter can be…ex) Pavano last year

Joey says:

lol I know, like I said, I don’t know why I thought of it. I’d say Joba- let the future start!

 
 
Mike A. says:

Screw that, let Mo start the game.

 
Charles says:

Hmm,either Andy or Moose? or the Hammer of God?

 
Batty says:

Wang – Joba – Andy – Moose – Ponson

DP says:

I really hope having Ponson in there is a joke.

 
 
 
giselle says:

so i found the video steve was referring to in last night’s post-game write up that shows highlights of the hughes-pavano rehab game on saturday.

http://www.wspa.com/spa/sports.....fragment-1

youre welcome.

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:
 
A.D. says:
 
Jamal G. says:

There’s a shot of the radar gun (right before Austin Krum makes that diving catch) that reads 96-MPH for Hughes.

giselle says:

damn thats very observant of you! how about that catch he made? it was great.

 
 
 
A.D. says:

Malec & AJAX nice games in trenton

Manimal says:

When will Ajax come up to trenton, its gotta be soon.

Jamal G. says:

Probably, if at all, he will have a cameo during the final week or the playoffs.

 
Charles says:

Um, he’s already in Trenton.

 
A.D. says:

SWB I assume you mean?

If so I agree with Jamal

 
 
 
Jamal G. says:

LoL, Clay Buchholz is shaking off Jason Varitek after he’s given up three runs in the inning, has the bases loaded, two out, and just issued a HBP forcing in a run. He threw a 2-1 Curveball, it missed (he did get out of the inning without allowing any more runs).

Ivan says:

Whats up with him.

Jamal G. says:

Just going through growing pains, I would assume. I love his stuff…and his girlfriend.

 
 
 
gxpanos says:

Nice AB for Robbie, even if he makes an out.

Dave P. says:
 
Ivan says:

even better a homer.

 
gxpanos says:

Even a better AB though, since he went yard and everything.

 
Chip says:

Yes, VERY nice at-bat!

 
 
 
Manimal says:

Did cano just work a count and then find one to hit out for a home run?

Chip says:

Yeah, this is the second-half Cano, I think you’re thinking of what the first half one would have done

 
 
Charles says:

Robbie! Man,what an at-bat.

 
Scott says:

Robbie Cano….:”Dont ya know”

 
Dave P. says:

Is Christian faster than Gardner?

Chip says:
Scott says:

That’s like asking who’s funnier Robin Williams or Billy Crystal…they both super-funny

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

In 1988. Maybe.

Scott says:

Check out the movie Father’s Day from 1997

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

Ok… If you’re kidding, that’s hilarious. If not, agree to disagree. lol

Scott says:

I’m being as sarcastic as i’m can possibily be, not as happy only up 3-2 now though…

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The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

Ok, I suck for not catching on, and you rule. You’re smart, I’m not so intelligent, yadda yadda.

 
Scott says:

It’s ok…because your name refers to one favorite yanks of all time Raul Mondesi (sarcasm…) why wasn’t he at old-timers day

 
 
 
 
 
Dave P. says:

If Robin Williams and Billy Crystal are super-funny, then what’s Dave Chapelle and Chris Rock? LOL…..

I get your point. Thanks.

Scott says:

No Problem, here for some attempt at comedy, only because the yanks are up 3-0…if losing not so much

Scott says:

Now, not so funny

Dave P. says:

Thanks. Thanks a lot.

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Jamal G. says:

LoL, someone at the BOS/KC game is sitting in the stands with a raccoon hat with a sign that reads: “VINCE YOUNG IS THE WORST PASSING QUARTERBACK EVER”. Yeah, I don’t know where to begin either.

Ivan says:

Ok…… I will say this, Vince young will be better than Mike Vick.

Manimal says:

Except in Video Games, I owned in the older madden games with Mike Vick.

 
 
gxpanos says:

Vince Young is great at RSVP’ing to all-male, no-shirt parties, though. Maybe the best ever.

 
A.D. says:

It should say “We traded draft picks for Herm Edwards???????”

 
 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

Bay has K’d twice tonight. It would be very nice if he would remember he’s REPLACING Manny, he’s not ACTUALLY Manny.

 
Dave P. says:

How do you walk Jason Varitek twice in a game?

Jamal G. says:

When your getting paid $55MM to throw meaningless games in KC?

 
 
Mike A. says:

Brandon Laird is officially en fuego. Another jack.

Charles says:

Lots of power for that guy. How old is he again? 20?

Mike A. says:

Nah, probably 22 or 23.

Steve S says:

He’ll be 21 in Setepmber.

 
 
 
 
Manimal says:

All my friends are bragging about Bay when we obviously got the better Pirate outfielder.

A.D. says:

we certainly paid less

 
Jamal G. says:

I like Jason Bay better. Much better track record, quite the underrated player in mainstream channels.

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

“Obviously” is quite the strong word. Bay has certainly had the better career thus far.

Manimal says:

I meant this year lol sorry I left that out.

Mike A. says:

Okay phew, I was worried. Bay’s clearly the better player.

 
 
 
 
A.D. says:

Trivia question answer: Jason Varitek, all he does is catch no hitters

 
Mike A. says:

God damn, when you go to see Chris Davis play, you need to buy two tickets: one for the game, and one for the gun show. Dude’s jacked.

 
Charles says:

Garcia for Tampa: 3ip,6h,2r,1er,1bb,6ks. Not bad eh?

A.D. says:

better than he had been, 6ks is nice

Shaping up to be quite the dotf

 
 
BigBlueAL says:

Is Joba pitching or Moose with all these breaking balls on 3-2 counts????

 
Mike A. says:

A nice little Texas heat homerun right there.

Ivan says:

Yea but he hung that slider pretty bad.

 
 
Manimal says:

Since the all star break, Joba has allowed 3 walks while striking out 26(so far)

 
Batty says:

Haha – John Sterling just pronounced Gagne as Gag-ne :D

 
A.D. says:

Ouch Salty

any word on Mos availability tonight?

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

In the pre-game show they said he looked stiff today, then he shagged some flies and pronounced himself ready to go tonight.

 
 
Charles says:

That Charleston team is totally destroying their opponent. 13-0 bottom of the fifth.

Charles says:

Plus, their pitcher has an incredibly low WHIP.

A.D. says:

.20!….but his “hip” is even lower

Everyone on the team has a hit tonight

 
 
 
Batty says:

PA says good to go, I bet Girardi uses him as a last resort though.

 
Scott says:

At least once a game, john sterling causes me to erupt into laughter, for any number of reasons….

Whats the under/over on how many times a game he says “Amazing”

 
Jamal G. says:

Can’t wait to see that movie.

Manimal says:
Jamal G. says:

“Pineapple Express”.

 
 
 
Jake K. says:

Rough inning for the kid. But he was due for one.

 
Manimal says:

I love cold showers when you have sunburn. Feels goooooooood.

 
Dave P. says:

Don’t even say it Jamal.

 
Dave P. says:

nevermind. He didn’t make contact.

 
Jamal G. says:

Cliff Lee better get out of this jam (runners on first and second, no out, Carlos Pena up).

Mike A. says:

For the sake of my fantasy team, I hope so.

 
 
Jamal G. says:

Stopped in my opinion.

 
A.D. says:
 
BigBlueAL says:

WOW i looked it up Cone did balk 10 times in 1988.

 
Ivan says:

lets get those two runs back.

 
Jamal G. says:

Wilkins de La Rosa’s non-no bid is over.

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:
 
Jamal G. says:

Great defensive play by Asdrubal Cabrera allows Cliff Lee to get out of that jam un-scored upon.

 
Newman says:
 
Mike A. says:

A-Rod with a clutch induce-a-balk.

 
A.D. says:

What just happend??

 
Dave P. says:

I’m at work with the sound down at the TV. Someone please explain to me what is going on.

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

balked in the run.

Dave P. says:

I mean why was it called if he was in the windup?

Joey says:

He stepped off with his left foot after he was set or something. IDK…

 
 
 
Jamal G. says:

Couple balks led to a Yankee run.

 
 
A.D. says:

2 balks in an inning, don’t see that every day

 
Batty says:

Well you don’t see that very often.

 
BigBlueAL says:

Wow if i called that balk all the time with the 13 to 14 yo’s, heck even the high-school kids i could call 5 to 10 balks a game….

 
Charles says:

Arod is so unclutch. It’s Arod’s fault that Damon scored on a balk instead of from a clutch two run homerun.

 
Joey says:

58 mph curveball? Damn thats slow

 
BigBlueAL says:

Hey Jamal when I was reading through the game comments of yesterday’s game I saw you asked if it still is a hit-by-pitch if the batter gets hit on a bounce and the answer is yes it is, dont know if anyone answered it but I figured I would since I have to know that stuff…..

Jamal G. says:

Ever seen one in one of your games?

BigBlueAL says:

Shit, I started out umping 9-10 yo’s what do you think!!!! Even with the high-school kids you see at times breaking balls short-hop kids off the ankles or foot at times. But it is definitely not common….

 
 
 
A.D. says:

But its a dry heat, notice the relative humidity is low

 
Jamal G. says:

Uh-oh, that’s no good.

 
A.D. says:

Pudge, still so quick behind the plate

 
Joey says:
 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:
 
Jamal G. says:

Bob Davidson feels like a man because he’s screaming at A-Rod, fuck him.

 
Steve S says:

I don’t know if anyone mentioned this, but Rotoworld says Dan Giese will take Rasner’s rotation spot.

 
A.D. says:

How is kinsler not out?

 
Joey says:

Joba with those cat like reflexes

 
Dave P. says:

horseshit, horseshit, horseshit.

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

are they watching the same replay as us? the ball clearly hit him.

Joey says:

did it hit him in fair territory?

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

right in front of the plate.

Joey says:

He should have been out then

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

never said he shouldn’t have been called out, but singleton and cone could also get their heads out of their asses after they’ve watched the replay 10 times.

 
 
 
 
 
Joey says:

that was fair!!!!!! c’mon umps! you guys suck this game, damn

 
A.D. says:

Looks like the ball hit Kinsler when he was out of the box

 
Jamal G. says:

That out gave me a heart attack.

Joey says:

you and everyone else in Yankee Universe

 
 
A.D. says:
 
PsiFighter37 says:

Goddammit, Joba.

 
A.D. says:

Joba keeps falling behind

 
Joey says:
 
MJM says:

So if the second base ump saw that ball hit Kinsler (and I think it probably did), why didn’t he call it initially. Instead, he called the runner out at second.

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

davidson has no business making that call.

 
 
Ivan says:

Bitch ass Homerun.

 
BigBlueAL says:

I guess Joba is human….

 
Joey says:

Well, at least we get to see how Joba responds to adversity

 
A.D. says:

All cause someone in the pregame had to bring up how few hr Joba had given up

 
Mike A. says:

They should take Joba out after this inning. He’s over 90 pitches and it’s a billion degrees out. This game won’t end 5-4, don’t worry.

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:
 
Samsonov KGB says:

please dont let this be another phil hughes

 
 
Jamal G. says:

Fuck shoulder. Fuckfuckfuckfuck.

Joey says:
 
Ivan says:

Well lets hope not.

 
 
A.D. says:
 
E-ROC says:

Fuck me! Joba was pointing to his shoulder.

 
BigBlueAL says:

Oh my GOD he was complaining about his shoulder, this season is crumbling before our eyes…….

 
zzzzz says:

hold your breath.

 
Newman says:
 
Ivan says:

Texas pitching sucks and you got 4 innings to work, so they should get some runs here.

BigBlueAL says:

Winning this game doesnt mean shit if Joba is hurt and out for an extended period of time….

Joey says:
 
Ivan says:

No shit, but I gotta be optimistic here. Probably nothing serious

 
 
Jamal G. says:

This game is important, Tampa and Boston are losing.

 
 
Mike A. says:

The bright side: his velocity never dropped.

Mike A. says:

Last pitch was 96.

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

Yeah I’m with Mike A. here (and surprisingly, Cone too). We have no idea what’s up with Joba. We can jump off a bridge later if we get bad news, for now for all we know he got a cramp.

 
 
giselle says:

ok whats going on w/ joba’s shoulder? i’m on gameday…

 
bklynJT says:

Fuck you Texas!!! Why do our pitchers always get hurt here!

 
Samsonov KGB says:

is a shoulder injury worse than an elbow injury?

Jamal G. says:

Yes. A lot more unknowns in terms of surgery.

 
THE Dread Pirate Roberts says:

yes, worst case scenario with a shoulder is MUCH worse than worse case with an elbow … for example, the yankees are willing to sign pitchers with elbow issues (andrew brackman) but are much less willing to take chances on shoulder issues (scott bittle the 2nd round draft pick this year).

 
 
Babe's Ghost says:

Holy shit… listening on the radio… could Joba have hurt himself when he jumped out of the way of Pudge’s throw?

bklynJT says:

Don’t listen to Sterling. It’s almost as unhealthy as pitcihng in 100 degree heat.

 
 
Jamal G. says:

This heat isn’t healthy, get a dome you God Damn hicks.

Dave P. says:

I was just bitchin about that to my coworkers

 
 
Newman says:

Is there any chance it could be a heat relatedd cramp or something? Ugh I can’t even believe this. I’m depressed

Joey says:

Lets hope thats all it is

 
 
kunaldo says:

well guys…it was a great season…some good storylines, the bullpen developed well…but um…i think it’s time for football…

FUCK

 
Bill N says:

This is no good I am holding my breath and shitting myself at the same time

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

dude, go to the bathroom and breathe, for cripe’s sake.

Samsonov KGB says:
 
 
 
A.D. says:

Judging by the location and pointing to the side thats more of a muscle area than structural

Hopefully its really just fatigue in the heat

 
Samsonov KGB says:

hopefully its just cramps on a hot night

 
bklynJT says:

Girardi just touched Eilands shoulder! Please let it be a cramp. Please let cone be right. If he is, i will name my child after you.

giselle says:
 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

he touched his arm, not his shoulder.

bklynJT says:

My bad, Im all F-ed up right now. I meant the top of his arm, the meaty part…near the shoulder.

A.D. says:

key was all his pitches were fine before that

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

i hear you. it’s very scary. just gotta watch the game and wait for actual news before getting all upset though.

 
 
 
 
Shane D. says:
 
A.D. says:

Bats better get it going, cant count on balks all game

 
A.D. says:

giambi is taking this no stache thing well

 
Steve H says:

Whattya no, Giambi lives and dies with the stache.

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

change of subject.. who else thinks it’s lame that the rangers and chisox both basically ripped off the frieze or facade or whatever you want to call it? i sure do. get your own architecturally significant stadium accoutrement, assholes.

 
Nickel says:

Let us all join hands for a moment of silent prayer…

Samsonov KGB says:
 
 
Jamal G. says:

Buck Showalter just said on BBTN that it is the lesser of two evils that Joba was pointing to the front part fo his shoulder.

Steve H says:

Keep the relatively good news coming.

 
bklynJT says:

Umm, I was hoping for no evil…

 
 
Joey says:

Lets go Yan-Gers! Clap, clap, clap clap clap. Lol

 
Newman says:

Anyone else feel like the life has been completely sucked out of you?

Jamal G. says:

Yeah, but with Tampa having already lost and Boston on their way, this game is real big.

Newman says:

I know, but I’m so worried right now that I can’t focus on the game

 
 
 
Ivan says:
 
A.D. says:

we need a little pudge magic back in texas

Steve H says:

I don’t think it was magic, just the juice.

 
 
Ivan says:
 
BigBlueAL says:

Clutch Yankees hitting is back…

 
Ivan says:
 
A.D. says:

0-3 for j-christ, obv one game, but its as if no one wants to step up and take melks job

BigBlueAL says:

How bout the “Great” Brett Gardner????

A.D. says:

that was part of my point, he didn’t step up either

 
 
 
Lanny says:

The season is over if Joba is out.

Greg G. says:

Well, it’s good to know we’re all keeping things in perspective.

Lanny says:

Because we can make up 6 games without our ace. Well, both our aces. Open your eyes.

Greg G. says:

They’re wide open, thank you very much. But, you’re right, if Joba’s out, I suggest the Yanks just forfeit the rest of the season. Why risk any more injuries by, you know, actually playing games?

 
 
dan says:

I think that’s a logical conclusion

 
 
 
Manimal says:

YESS Just came back from shower, Giese is in the rotation.

I hope Joba is ok.

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

thanks for the update. feeling refreshed?

Manimal says:

I got such a bad sunburn today so that cold shower felt wonderful.

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:
 
 
 
 
 
Jamal G. says:

Phil Hughes, you and that white horse better get your asses in gear.

BigBlueAL says:

You think Mr. Miyagi could do that shit he did to the Karate Kid’s leg on Wang’s ankle????

 
 
Manimal says:

I can barely jog in 90 degree weather. Pitching in 101 degrees is just unhealthy.

Jamal G. says:

I hate this hick state.

BigBlueAL says:

I could barely jog in an air-conditioned room, how do you think I would feel????

 
Manimal says:

Dont mess with Texas :P

 
 
 
DP says:

Looks like Kennedy will be up after all

 
Greg G. says:

Perhaps we could score a run or two with the top of our order against Jamey Wright? I’m just sayin’.

Greg G. says:

Or not. Never mind.

 
 
Ivan says:

Good outing by Edwar.

 
marc resnick says:

not true Lanny because Hughes is on the way… man i’m effin nervous about Joba… I figured it would happen but why tonight …. all these guys get hurt soo easily. You know how Johnnie Sain would remedy shoulder pain? More Throwing! Thats what he did for tommy glavine… worked pretty well.

Greg G. says:

Hughes needs a couple more starts in minors. IPK would be ready next rotation turn.

 
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

bob gibson used to throw 11 innings in 9 inning games. these kids today…

Greg G. says:

…with a separated shoulder, no less.

Steve H says:

On 1 day of rest

BigBlueAL says:
Greg G. says:

At the age of 53.

Mike A. says:

And back then they didn’t have legs. They had stumps.

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Manimal says:
The Honorable Congressman Mondesi says:

dude… lmao… first with the shower update and now with the nude comment… what’s up with you tonight?

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dan says:

I believe he pitched all six games in back to back triple headers on consecutive days.

Jack says:

After which he walked off and said “Good warmup.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
Manimal says:

Didn’t Hughes pull his hammy in the no-hit bid in Arlington?

dan says: